Strength deterioration law and microstructural mechanism in concrete sprayed with inorganic coatings under the freeze–thaw cycle
Available online 27 May 2025
Based on compressive strength analysis, ultrasonic velocity testing and microstructural damage of three groups of concrete sprayed with inorganic coatings with different mix ratios were carried out...
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Satisfaction of Herdsmen with the Grassland Ecological Compensation Policy and Its Influencing Factors in Typical Pastoral Areas of Qilian Mountains
Available online 24 May 2025
Research on grassland ecological compensation is highly significant for promoting grassland ecosystem protection and realizing sustainable development of regional animal husbandry. Herdsmen's satisfaction...
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Meteorological environment and risks along the Arctic Northeast Passage
Available online 23 May 2025
With rapid warming in the Arctic region, the navigability of the Arctic has improved in recent decades. Except for the sea ice, meteorological conditions are also very important for navigation safety....
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The grain size end-members of aeolian deposits and their implications in the Menyuan Basin, northeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Available online 22 May 2025
The northeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is located at the intersection of the Asian monsoons and Westerlies, serving as a significant site for studying atmospheric circulation variations. The Menyuan...
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The responses of various East Asian summer monsoon northern boundary indicators to monsoon intensity and their applicability
Available online 22 May 2025
The expansion and contraction of the East Asian summer monsoon (EASM) northern boundary serve as a key indicator of its intensity variations and exert profound influences on the formation and movement...
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Plant functional diversity of alpine grasslands in the central and eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Available online 19 May 2025
Alpine grasslands are fragile ecosystems that are characterized by low species richness, where plant diversity plays a crucial role in maintaining the functioning, stability, and sustainability of the...
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Diversity and Pathogenic Potential of Fungal Communities Along Elevational Gradients in the Everest Glacier
Available online 16 May 2025
Fungi are a critical member of glacier microbial communities, driving organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, and forming symbiotic interactions that help sustain ecosystem stability in extreme...
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Analysis of snow cover variability and spatial difference in The High Mountain Asia
Available online 14 May 2025
The High Mountain Asia (HMA) is a prominent global mountain system characterized by an average altitude exceeding 4,000 m, intricate topography, and significant spatial variability in climatic conditions....
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Seasonal freeze-thaw processes controlled the carbon flux components of an alpine meadow ecosystem above 4000 m
Available online 10 May 2025
Changes in freeze-thaw processes driven by climate warming significantly influence the carbon dynamics of alpine meadow ecosystems. Understanding the patterns of change in carbon flux components during...
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Microplastics in landfast sea ice of Alaskan Arctic: Characteristics and potential sources
April 2025
Regarding the rapid shrinkage of the Arctic cryosphere, sea ice plays a significant role in the temporal storage, transport, and release of microplastics (an emergent pollutant) among atmospheric, aquatic,...
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Regional differences in glacier changes and responses to climate warming in Asia
April 2025
Under global warming, Asian glaciers have experienced accelerated retreats and increased mass loss. Utilizing data from the World Glacier Monitoring Service (WGMS), this study selected 16 representative...
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Compensation method and sensitivity analysis of DPHP frozen soil ice content measurement
April 2025
The Duel-Probe-Heat-Pulse (DPHP) ice content sensor can measure the ice content of the soil, but its measurement process is not clear for the disturbance of frozen soil. In this study, the ice content...
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Study of entropy Weight-Grey theory-BP Network life prediction Model of unit silica fume concrete lining under the influence of carbonation-sulfate freeze-thaw cycle erosion
April 2025
To address the challenges posed by tunnel construction in the alpine region, silica fume mixed concrete is commonly used as a construction material. The correlation between silica fume content and the...
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Experimental study on low temperature triaxial shear of sulfate saline silty clay in Hexi area of Gansu
April 2025
In order to explore the mechanical properties and microstructure changes of frozen saline silty clay in the Hexi region of Gansu Province, triaxial compression tests and scanning electron microscopy...
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Macro-microscopic deformation evolution of thawing frozen fine-grained soil used in heavy-haul railway subgrades in cold regions
April 2025
During the thawing process of a railway subgrade, bidirectional thawing complicates water-heat transfer, leading to serious thaw settlement issues under train loads. Focusing on the severely frozen...
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Glaciers and their changes based on Chinese glacier inventories in Ili River Basin, Xinjiang, northwestern China
Available online 24 April 2025
The Ili River is a typical transboundary river between China and Kazakhstan, with glaciers within its basin serving as a crucial solid water resource. Recently, we compiled the Chinese Glacier Inventory...
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Spatio-temporal variations of vegetation cover in the Qilian Mountains from 2000 to 2023
Available online 2 April 2025
The Qilian Mountains (QLM) are characterized by their ecological fragility and environmental sensitivity. Vegetation, the dominant ecosystem in this region, plays a crucial role in water conservation,...
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Fracture characteristics and process zone evolution in sandstone under freeze-thaw cycles
Available online 29 March 2025
This study investigates the fracture characteristics and the fracture process zone (FPZ) of mode Ⅰ fracture in sandstone, aiming to analyze the propagation behaviors of mode Ⅰ crack under different...
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Migration laws of petroleum in silty clay under freeze-thaw action
Available online 27 March 2025
Petroleum extraction and transportation in cold regions often result in leakage accidents, which can cause severe environmental pollution. The prevalent freeze-thaw cycles in these areas significantly...
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The role of agricultural water trade in alleviating water scarcity: A case study of Northwest China
Available online 26 March 2025
Agricultural trade promotes the transfer of water resources, which has an impact on regional water scarcity, particularly in arid regions. Nevertheless, the understanding of how agricultural trade influences...
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Impact of meteorological factors and ventilation coefficient on diurnal and seasonal variations of tropospheric ozone in Bangalore
Available online 22 March 2025
The reported study examines the diurnal and seasonal variations of tropospheric ozone and its precursors in Bangalore, India, from January to December 2020, and explores the impact of meteorological...
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Assessment of spatial and temporal variations in precipitation using mixing methods based on multiple precipitation products on the Chinese Loess Plateau
Available online 15 March 2025
In the intricate and precise natural process of the hydrological cycle, precipitation plays a pivotal driving role as the core link in the mutual transformation between surface water and atmospheric...
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Evapotranspiration inversion using a two-sources Model coupling multiscale data fusion and interpolation methods
Available online 14 March 2025
Continuous monitoring of high spatiotemporal resolution evapotranspiration (ET) is crucial for accurately assessing water resource management and irrigation efficiency at both global and regional scales....
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Effects of carbon nanotubes treatment on engineering properties of sandy fine-grained soils subject to freeze-thaw cycles
Available online 13 March 2025
Freeze-thaw cycles (FTCs) are the significant factors that affect the bearing capacity of foundations and stability of structures in cold regions, posing challenges for the construction of water conservancy...
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Rapid development of thermokarst lakes and driving factors along a highway in Northeast China (2000–2020)
Available online 12 March 2025
In the northern Da Xing'anling Mountains of Northeast China, thermokarst lakes have undergone significant changes. These changes are particularly evident along the Highway X302, which stretches from...
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